Words with the letter C

The letter C can be a clever asset in Scrabble when used strategically. Valued at 3 points, it offers more scoring potential than some of the more common consonants, without being as difficult to play as higher-point tiles like X or Q. C works well at the start of many common words—like cat, cold, or clean—and it’s also found in blends like ch, cl, or cr, which opens up a variety of word possibilities. If you’re able to land a C on a double or triple letter score, it can quickly turn an ordinary word into a strong point earner.

One of the best ways to play C is by pairing it with high-frequency vowels like A or O to build words such as can, cop, or code. You can also use it to extend words: for example, turning are into care or old into cold. Keep an eye out for opportunities to create compound words or plural forms using C. While C isn’t used in many two-letter words, its role in creating longer, higher-scoring plays makes it an essential part of a smart Scrabble strategy. Played at the right time, C can be the key to gaining an edge on the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
outfences	17	17
outfencing	21	21
outkick	19	19
outkicked	22	22
outkicking	25	25
outkicks	20	20
outmarch	17	17
outmarched	20	20
outmarches	19	19
outmarching	23	23
outmatch	17	17
outmatched	20	20
outmatches	19	19
outmatching	23	23
outmuscle	18	18
outmuscled	20	20
outmuscles	19	19
outmuscling	23	23
outpace	14	14
outpaced	16	16
outpaces	15	15
outpacing	19	19
outpitch	17	17
outpitched	20	20
outpitches	19	19